Frank Sinatra and the Black Republican
On January 30th 2009, America once again had reason to celebrate. Former Maryland Lt. Governor, Michael Steele became the first African American appointed as National Chairman of the Republican Party. This came just over one week after the historic inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States. The Obama campaign sparked […]
Technicality May Send Freeway Rick Ross Back To Prison
Former cocaine kingpin Freeway Rick Ross is in danger of being sent back to prison despite a judge ruling to release him. Ross has been in prison for the last 14 years, serving an original 20 year sentence for attempting to purchase 100 kilograms of cocaine from a federal agent in 1996. Due […]
T.I. Initiative Aims to Remove Guns from Communities
Superstar T.I. and his K.I.N.G. Foundation have formed a coalition with the Political Swagger Foundation and C.H.A.N.G.E. Initiative to remove guns from urban communities. The first stop for T.I. is Houston, where on March 14 the Atlanta native will host Responsibility Is a Lifestyle: Give Back Your Gun Day. The event commences at […]
John Cena Says Hip-Hop Led Him To Wrestle; Talks ’12 Rounds’
As one of the WWEs most popular Superstars, John Cena is known to garner cheers and applause among pro-wrestling fans as he makes his way to the ring to the sounds of his M.O.P.-sampled entrance theme, The Time is Now. The music, in addition to Cenas freestyling in the ring when he first came […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Case – The Rose Experience
Outside of a few outstanding R&B albums, the genre as a whole has fallen to the dumps lately. Most releases have tried to stay safe, avoiding the chances that are the lifeblood of art. Case, as an artist, has been through some serious struggles, especially after his self-titled debut. Usually, struggle with time has boded […]
DJ Capcom Ft. Lil Wayne, Drake and Truth
“I’m Goin In”
Jay Rock Ft. The Game
“Follow Me Home”
Cory Gunz Ft. Akon
“One (Remix)”
Statik Selektah Ft. Kali, Glasses Malone and Termanology
“Rollin Down The Freeway”
Mims Ft. Gillie The Kid
“Move Philly Mix”
Donny Goines Ft. Mistah F.A.B.
“Street Poetry”
Fokis Ft. Mr. eXquire and E-Cashes
“Show Me The Money”
Joe Budden and Tahiri Hope To Take On TV, Boston Rumors Refuted
Joe Budden and girlfriend Tahiri are hoping to enter the world of television, after connecting with several people interested in bringing their lives to the tube. We had six meetings this week with TV producers and we had a few other meetings with a couple people that have some big plans for the both […]
Saigon Partners With Amalgam Digital To Release Delayed Album
Rapper/actor Saigon is setting the stage for the release his long-delayed debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told, with a new partnership with Amalgam Digital. Under the new alliance, Saigon will be able to market, promote and release music under the label, which includes rappers Joe Budden, Max B and Peedi Crakk among the […]
Xzibit: The Son Rises
On May 11, 2008 at 4:01 am, Alvin Xzibit Joiner welcomed a newborn son, Xavier Nathaniel Joiner, to the world. The Likwit Crew member and veteran West Coast Rap artist actually announced the childs birth via MySpace on May 24, noting he was writing the message from the hospital, where he had been since Xaviers […]
Coolio Faces Three Years For Crack Charges
Coolio has been formally charged with felony drug possession and one count of misdemeanor possession of a smoking device, after authorities allegedly caught the rapper with crack cocaine. The California-bred artist now faces three years in jail, if he receives the maximum penalty. On Friday March 6, Coolio was entering LAX and a routine search […]
Yo Kangol: Burt Padell, Celebrity To The Stars
In Hip-Hop, when the Notorious B.I.G. spoke, the world listened. When the late, great rapper said he was prone to stash more cash than Bert Padell, he revealed an industry secret to the masses. Padell has a client list that could stretch across the nation. Past and present customers include EPMD, Big Daddy Kane, Run […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent and Rick Ross’ OTHER Baby Mom? A Chain Snatching? Illseed Says Sorry!
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. TODAY’S RUMORS! MY DAILY TWO CENTS YO this is the problem with Hip-Hop. Not enough fans. Too many rappers and definitely too many RAPPERS. A movement once said Power […]
Saigon Crafts New Album In 24 Hours
Rapper Saigon has recorded a full-length album within 24 hours, a remarkably fast time even by Hip-Hop standards. Amalgam Digital will distribute the digital-only opus, titled All In A Days Work. This album is a bonafide Hip Hop classic created from beginning to end in 24 hours. It is a definitely a spark in the right […]
